Weekend Care Assistant

Location: Pewsey, Marlborough, Devizes, Andover, Amesbury and Tidworth and surrounding areas.  

Job Type: Part-Time (up to 16 hours across Saturday and Sunday) every weekend or every other weekend it’s up to you.  

Company Overview 

At Home Instead Andover & East Wiltshire, we’re passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care that helps older adults remain independent and comfortable in their own homes. Our team is known for its compassion, professionalism, and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of others. 

We are currently seeking Weekend Care Assistants to join our supportive team. Whether you're looking to top up your income with a few hours or prefer to keep your weekdays free, we offer up to 16 hours across the weekend and flexible shift options to suit your schedule. 

📞 Interested? Call us on 01672 555560 to have a friendly chat, or click Apply Now to submit your application. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

As a Weekend Care Assistant, you’ll provide vital care and companionship to clients in their own homes. Your duties may include: 

• Supporting with personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing) 

• Assisting with medication reminders and management 

• Aiding with mobility and safe transfers 

• Providing companionship and emotional support 

• Helping with meal preparation, light housework, and laundry 

• Ensuring accurate record-keeping and communication 

What We Offer 

• £12.70 per care hour (depending on experience) 

• Paid travel time and wait time, plus 45p per mile mileage allowance 

• Weekend schedules tailored to your availability 

• Paid introductions to clients before delivering care 

• Comprehensive paid training, with ongoing support and development 

• Career progression opportunities and funded care qualifications 

• Access to our high street discounts scheme 

• Rewarding work where you’ll make a real difference in someone’s life 

What We’re Looking For 

You don’t need previous care experience to apply – we’ll provide full training. What’s important is that you’re: 

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable 

• Pro-active, good at record keeping and an excellent communicator

• Comfortable working independently 

• Able to commit to regular weekend availability 

• In possession of a valid UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle 

• Living within a reasonable travel distance of SN9 

• You must be able to work in at least one of our service areas: Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth, or surrounding villages 

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK 

• Role is Subject to DBS and References
• Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time